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2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

32 Ranked Colleges
233 Degrees Awarded
$30,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 91,804 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, biology studies is the 6th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 23,801 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 233 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in biology studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biology studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biology studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Biology Studies Report

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 11 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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#12 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Wake Forest University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#22 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 14 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 7 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 9 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Biology Studies Report

#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

UofM also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

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#19

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tennessee State University Biology Studies Report

#20

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Clemson has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

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#21

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

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#23

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 9 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University Biology Studies Report

#19 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 6 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

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#25

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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